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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,867.27, 10,296.99 and 2,186.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,867.27, 10,296.99 and 2,186.37 is: 3,278.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,867.27 : 10,296.99 = 2,186.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,867.27/10,296.99 = 2,186.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,867.27x = 10,296.99 × 2,186.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,867.27x = 22,513,030.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,513,030.03/6,867.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.31

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